Political Economy Research Workshop

What it is about

You participate in a research-oriented workshop in Political Economy. In the semester you present your own research papers, discuss current research with guest speakers, and acquire concrete research and professional skills in practical workshops. In the end you can constructively defend your own work, critically situate research, and apply applied research and methodological skills to your projects.

What you will be able to do

give constructive, critical feedback on research designs
present and defend your own work
critically classify current research
apply research-practical and professional skills

What the module consists of

Colloquiumpresentation and discussion of own research; peer feedback
Meetings with invited speakers / joint reading sessionsengagement with current research and book readings
Hands-on workshopsacquisition and application of concrete methods, software and professional skills

Teaching method

moderated discussionpromotes critical thinking and collegial feedback
structured peer feedbacktrains the ability to evaluate research constructively
learning-by-doing (practical workshops)conveys applicable research and professional competences
guided independent studydeeper understanding through preparation, reading and application outside of sessions

Dates

Seminar(SOT86153) Political Economy Research Workshop (PhD/ Master)2 groups to choose from

ATue10:30–12:00H.414, Besprechungsraum (2910.04.414)once on 03.11.
BTue15:00–18:00
B.262, Besprechungsraum (2910.02.262)
14× · 13.10.–02.02.
- 13.10.
- 20.10.
- 27.10.
- 10.11.
- 17.11.
- 24.11.
- 01.12.
- 08.12.
- 15.12.
- 22.12.
- 12.01.
- 19.01.
- 26.01.
- 02.02.

From the current semester, not binding. You attend one of several groups; the timetable automatically suggests the one with the fewest clashes.

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